Detached house for sale in Lingmell, Bent Lane, Colne, Lancashire BB8

Overview

An attractive and spacious stone built 4 bed detached home built in 1903 on the edge of Colne, benefiting from beautifully manicured gardens and the opportunity to acquire 11 acres of land behind the property by way of separate negotiation.

An impressive and well-maintained front garden and driveway leads you to the entrance of the property. There is also a large and extended stone built double garage for all your vehicular or storage needs and this could possibly be converted into a variety of additional uses (subject to any required permissions).

Front Entrance:
Some stone steps lead you up to a UPVC front door giving access into the grand hallway.

Grand Hallway:
A bright and expansive hallway giving further access to three reception rooms, the kitchen area and a staircase up to the first floor. This area has wooden flooring, and its focal point is a beautiful chandelier which will be included.

Living room: 18’ 9” x 13’ 0” (5.71m x 3.95m)
Overlooking the front garden through a large UPVC bay window, this bright room has a feature fireplace with marble surround, small UPVC window overlooking the garage side of the property and French doors giving access to a delightful snug. Carpeted throughout with radiator and various light fittings.

Snug: 13’ 0” x 12’ 10” (3.95m x 3.92m)
Accessed from both the Hallway and Living room this intimate room is carpeted throughout with a gas fired feature fireplace with marble surround, recessed cabinets and display units, wiring for a flat screen TV and access via French doors to a terrace and beautiful garden beyond. Radiator and various light fittings.

Dining room: 18’ 9” x 12’ 8” (5.71m x 3.87m)
Accessed from the main hallway this bright and spacious room is carpeted throughout with a large bay window overlooking the front garden. There is a gas fired feature fireplace with wood surround and marble hearth. Additional frosted UPVC window on the side of the room, wall lights and radiator.

Cloakroom/storage room
This space has a UPVC window, ample space for hanging coats, placing shoes and also access to an additional storage cupboard

Kitchen/Diner: 34’ 2” x 16’ 4” (10.40m x 4.99m)
This room also contains a short corridor that gives access to a utility room and downstairs shower room/WC as well as two separate access points to the terrace and rear garden.
Entering the true heart of this family home – a spacious kitchen with great views across the rear garden and incorporating a large centre island with a breakfast bar, four stools, granite counter top and inset steel basins with chrome mixer tap. This section also includes two integral Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, integral waste bin and additional storage space.

The remainder of the kitchen consists of ample oak style upper and base units including a built-in pantry cupboard that has ample space for an additional fridge. There are integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, AEG Ovens, Microwave, five ring halogen Neff hob and overhead AEG extractor. Varied mood lighting options.
At the garden end of the kitchen there is a matching oak dresser/entertainment cabinet as well as a two-seater sofa (the sellers are willing to leave the existing sofa if required as it fits perfectly). Floor tiles throughout. Inset LED lighting.

Utility room:
There is a continuance of the kitchen tiling throughout, ample storage space and undercounter space for a washer and a dryer. An additional cupboard housing the combi boiler, UPVC window and side door giving access to the bin area and garden. Splashback tiling above the countertop and inset LED lighting completes this space.

Shower room/WC:
Once again, a continuance of the kitchen floor tiling into this space, small frosted UPVC window, two flush WC, spacious shower with glass doors, basin, free standing vanity unit, vertical radiator. Walls tiled floor to ceiling. Inset LED lighting

First Floor:

Staircase and Landing:
A carpeted staircase takes you up to a half landing with large UPVC window, where you can take a moment to admire the far distant countryside views and overlook the lovely manicured rear garden. You then reach the upper landing which is carpeted with a radiator and gives access to the house bathroom and all four bedrooms.

Main Bedroom: 15’ 11” x 12’ 8” (4.84m x 3.87m)
Carpeted with extensive fitted wardrobes and vanity space, a large UPVC window overlooking the front garden and having distant views of the countryside. Radiator, pendant light fitting.

En Suite Bathroom
Wood effect Vinyl flooring, predominantly white tiled walls, WC, pedestal basin, small UPVC window with a beautifully framed view of the countryside. A whirlpool bath with shower and screen complete this nicely appointed bathroom. Vertical radiator/towel rail, spotlight fitting.

Bedroom 2 15’ 11” x 13’ 0” (4.84m x 3.95m)
The second largest of the bedrooms, it has two large fitted wardrobes, Vinyl wood effect flooring, UPVC window overlooking the front garden, pendant light fitting and radiator.

Bedroom 3 12’0” x 11’ 7” (3.66m x 3.54m)
Currently decorated as a children’s room, this is directly next to the ensuite of the main bedroom and overlooking the rear garden with beautiful views, vinyl flooring, small radiator and pendant light fitting

Bedroom 4 1 2’ 10” x 10’ 0” (3.65m x 3.06m)
As the centre of the three bedrooms overlooking the front garden/driveway, this is still a double bedroom. Carpeted throughout with a UPVC window overlooking the front garden and with partial views of the distant countryside, Radiator and pendant light fitting.

House Bathroom 13’ 0” X 12’ 0” (3.95m x 3.66m)
A wonderfully bright space with three UPVC windows providing ample natural light and gorgeous views of the garden and countryside beyond. Black and White floor tiles throughout, walls predominantly tiled, large corner shower, tiled corner bath, vertical radiator/towel rail, inset LED lighting and loft hatch to large attic area which could be converted into additional living space subject to any relevant permissions.

Double Garage 20’ 0 x 16’ 11” (6.09m x 5.16m)
Accessed via Electric up and over door or a side door which is via the rear terrace.

Garage - Storage Facility 16’ 11” x 9’ 10” (5.15m x 3.00m)
Accessed via the main section of the garage, this space also has double doors opening onto the rear section of the terrace. Whilst this space and the garage is currently used for vehicles and/or storage, this collectively large area could be used or converted for many different options subject to any necessary permissions.

External Areas
The rear garden is an expansive and predominantly lawned area with multiple seating area options and a large terrace area. The seller also owns an additional 11 acres behind the rear garden which is available as a separate purchase. Please request further details from the agent.
The front garden and the driveway area has a variety of mature plants and shrubbery, and the garden overall has been extremely well maintained.

Directions
From Keighley Road, you turn up the sought after Bent Lane and Lingmel is half way up on the right hand side, just opposite the Craven Tennis Club.

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